warmup
Loosening before exertion
A warmup is preparation for more intense activity—stretching before a run, scales before a concert, practice swings before batting.
Athletes and performers warm up to prevent injury and improve performance.
The term extends to any preliminary activity: The opening act was just a warmup for the headliner.
Also spelled warm-up.
Extending muscles or material
- joggingSlow-paced locomotion exercise
- calisthenicsEquipment-free resistance exercises
- jumping jacksExercise spreading limbs rhythmically
- dynamicActive and changing
aerobic · cardiovascular · mobility · activation · flexibility · limbering · loosening · cooldown
Pre-performance practice session
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- run-throughFull practice of something
- dry runPractice session beforehand
preshow · tuning · priming · readiness · conditioning · training · backstage · mic check
Remove ice accumulation
What begins something
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- preliminaryBefore the main part
- preludeIntroductory piece or event
- lead-inPreliminary portion before main content
icebreaker · opening act · preamble · appetizer · amuse-bouche · kickoff · curtain raiser · first set
Tension-easing social activity
- bondingForming close connections
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
- easing inGradual introduction to activity
- breaking the iceInitiating social contact
stretching
Extending muscles or material
- joggingSlow-paced locomotion exercise
- calisthenicsEquipment-free resistance exercises
- jumping jacksExercise spreading limbs rhythmically
dynamic · aerobic · cardiovascular · mobility · activation · flexibility · limbering · loosening · cooldown · range of motion
rehearsal
Pre-performance practice session
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- run-throughFull practice of something
dry run · preshow · tuning · priming · readiness · conditioning · training · backstage · mic check · dress rehearsal
defrost
Remove ice accumulation
opener
What begins something
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- preliminaryBefore the main part
- preludeIntroductory piece or event
lead-in · icebreaker · opening act · preamble · appetizer · amuse-bouche · kickoff · curtain raiser · first set · support act
icebreaker
Tension-easing social activity
- bondingForming close connections
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
- easing inGradual introduction to activity
breaking the ice · small talk · mingling · introduction · acquaintance
- runningrun, runner, running shoes, running shorts, running gear
- Practicedrills, rehearsal, exercises, reps, workout
- pregamestretching routine, stretching, pep talk, pregame show, team huddle
- Pregame Ritualsstretching, national anthem, coin toss, handshakes, mental preparation
- trainingtraining, basic training, training session, employee training, apprenticeships
- workout termscooldown, stretching, cardio, reps, sets
warmupmain event
Featured performance or contest
headliner · main act · main attraction · finale · centerpiece
warmupcooldown
Gradual intensity reduction
cool-down · recovery · wind-down · rest · decompression
- warm upPrepare body for exercise
- warm waterMildly heated H2O
- warming upPreparing body for exertion
- warmed upPrepared through preliminary exercise
- warm smileAffectionate facial expression
- warm clothesInsulating garments for cold
warm, warmth, warmly, warming, warmer, warmed, lukewarm, warms, warm-up